Posted by utopizen on July 17, 2004, at 17:57:12
In reply to Re: I can't stand it any more, posted by Sebastian on July 17, 2004, at 17:25:56
Combining exercise (choose one you like to do) and Cognitivie Behavior Therapy along with your psychiatrist's cocktails will help the meds do their work on your brain.
Talk to your doctor if you're just on one SSRI- harder cases tend to get two SSRIs combined and an antipsychotic and a mood stabalizer like Lamictal or Lithium.
I'm on Remeron 15mg (good sleep+ it lets me want food, a good thing when you're depressed!). I also take 50mg of Zoloft and the antipsychotic Abilify.
Have you tried Adderall? It's great for depression. Gives you energy.
I'm likely going to switch Abilify for Risperdal. More side effects, but Risperdal knocks the demons out a little harder. And maybe add some Lamictal.
But I exercise. First thing I do every day at 5AM is grab my bike and run down stairs with it. I do an hour ride. Gets you energized when you think it's impossible to have energy.
I also do CBT (talk therapy) and see a psychopharmacologist every couple of weeks for meds.
Hang in there.
AND REMEMBER-- VOLUNTARILY ENTERING A PSYCH HOSPITAL IS INCREDIBLY RELIEVING. all your stresses take a back seat, so you can focus on getting better. It's like your sanctuary from life. I did it for a few days, and it let me reassess things.
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